The Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Igor Sakhnov has demystified the rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in future jobs and human interaction. The lingering questions about the implications of artificial intelligence, not just for the future of technology but the future of jobs and communities, is something Microsoft is investing new energy...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has taken a significant step towards supporting the government’s efforts to combat climate change through tree planting. In collaboration with the Kenya Defense Force and Kenya Space Agency, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, April 25, planted 3000 trees in support of the National Tree Growing...
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has taken a major step in addressing Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) by signing a Collaborative Research Agreement with Teikyo University of Tokyo, Japan. The agreement comes as the two institutions await the establishment of a state-of-the-art Non-Communicable Disease Institute at JKUAT, worth Kshs. 6 billion, with the financial...
JKUAT Vice Chancellor, Prof. Victoria Wambui Ngumi unveiled Advanced Manufacturing lab equipment at the College of Engineering and Technology’s (COETEC), May 15, 2023. The acquisition of this state-of-the-art machinery, worth Kshs. 13.5 million, was made possible through fruitful collaborations with various partners, including the Sustainable Additive Manufacturing (SustainAM) project, JICA, NACOSTI, International Development Research Centre...
A report on the Devolved Testing Project aimed at enhancing access to simultaneous screening for COVID-19 and tuberculosis (TB) in Mombasa, Machakos, Kajiado, and Nairobi counties has been launched. This innovative initiative, led by Community Health Promoters, focused on utilizing Ag-RDTs (Antigen Rapid Diagnostic Tests) and establishing a comprehensive linkage to care system. Running for...
Five students from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) are set to travel to China to participate in the Global Huawei ICT Competition slated for May 22-26, 2023. Tyler Wanjiru Mercy will compete in the Cloud Track, Terence Omondi Otieno will showcase his skills in the Network Track, while Anne Kariithi Wanjiku, David...
Japan is committed to supporting Africa’s human capacity building and industrialization agenda, an official has said. Speaking at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology on Friday, 14 July, 2023, Japan Ambassador to the African Union Toshihiko Horiuchi, added that Tokyo was happy to work with African countries to catalyse skills transfer among the youth...
The recently unveiled baseball grounds at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) served as a focal point for a corporate baseball tournament. In another first for the University, the event attracted a big network of top talent drawn from local and international community. Dasharn Chandaria, CEO and Director, Chandaria industries, who is player...
In an effort to foster innovation, knowledge exchange and social advancement, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has partnered with three Japanese organizations namely: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), TOSHIBA and Mitsui & Co. Representatives of the four institutions spoke at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) on June 27, 2023 where...
Professor Emeritus, Surindar Uppal donated books amounting Ksh. 500,000 to students and faculty in the School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences (SMPS) at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). While making the donation, Prof. Uppal explained that the gesture was a way of ensuring he passes on the knowledge and skills he has...
